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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 248,810.00, 343,249.52 and 158,117.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 248,810.00, 343,249.52 and 158,117.33 is: 218,133.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    248,810.00 : 343,249.52 = 158,117.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    248,810.00/343,249.52 = 158,117.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    248,810.00x = 343,249.52 × 158,117.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    248,810.00x = 54,273,697,693.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,273,697,693.72/248,810.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218,133.11

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